NACS – GPME Event
Las Vegas, NV
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From the gas pumps to inside food solutions, GPM Empire, LLC helps you build your business. You can increase your sales, cut your losses, and manage your inventory better thanks to our Preferred Vendor Program. GPM Empire, LLC has the expertise and buying power to transform your stores into more profitable convenience experiences and embrace SALES.
Whether you’re transforming an empty parking lot or an existing store, GPM Empire, LLC Preferred Vendor Programs will help you design and create a winning convenience experience. We bring you the top vendors from every corner of the convenience store industry.
A variety of partners
GPM Empire LLC partners bring you preferred pricing, exceptional service, and more profit-making potential and encompass a wide variety of products and services.
Director of Vendor Programs
Meet Ted Roccagli, Director of our Vendor Programs. Ted has spent 39 years within this industry from the operational side to the marketing side. Ted started his C-store career in 1985 as a Supervisor with Cumberland Farm stores (South Florida) and after 10 years was offered an opportunity to grow a chain of stores owned by Mansfield Oil Company called Kangaroo and relocated to the state of Georgia. The Kangaroo chain grew to 50+ locations and Ted brought his experience to continue strong growth of the chain holding positions as Supervisor, District Manager, Trainer. When the Pantry purchased the Kangaroo chain in 1999, Ted stayed on with the transition and in late 2000 was promoted to Divisional Director for the state of Georgia looking after 55 locations. In 2001 Ted was promoted to Divisional Director over the Columbia, South Carolina region overseeing 75+ locations and 12 Subway locations. In early 2003 Ted founded his own Company and grew to 12 locations, building five locations from the ground up.
In October of 2006, Mansfield Oil invited Ted back to put together a value-add program for the wholesale side and the Preferred Vendor Program (PVP) was born and started with one vendor. The mission was to provide national chain account programs/pricing for the single store owner. TODAY, we have 100 Preferred Vendor partners bringing discounts, national pricing/programs to our entire dealer base and any stores our dealers are associated with. A true value GPM Empire LLC brings, to our valued dealer base!
Ted and the entire GPM Empire TEAM stand ready to help you and bring value to you in SALES and additional profits to your bottom line! It has been working since 2006 and growing!
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Dealer Testimonals
Reman Yassa
President, Rena Corporation, Software Engineer
I want to thank GPME so much for all the incentive PVP programs opportunities that they offered us. I just wanted to mention that I participated with "incomm" although I have them already at my store, but under GPME umbrella is completely different, it is more incentive, equipment and products offered. Also, I did participate with the Air machine company which I also have them already at my store, but under GPME umbrella I got extra incentive money per year.
Sanjeev & Vanita Jain
Store owners in Powderly Texas
I've been doing business with Empire Petroleum. Since Ted Roccagli has come in the picture with the value Vendor programs, it has been excellent job for us. You have a problem; all you need to do is send one email/text to Ted and he will make sure that it gets solved the same day in most instances.We used to bag our own ice and I was having hard time keeping up with those bags. Customer’s demand was more than what I could bag. We found out that empire had ice as one of their PVP member. I emailed Ted and within a day I had ice service going at my store. We are now proud retailers using several preferred vendors offered by GPM-Empire Petroleum. I am very proud to be doing business with a team like them.
Mustafa Nawaz
Store Owner
It’s been great working with GPM Empire Petroleum with their Preferred Vendor Program (PVP). They have most of the major vendors of all kinds for our industry. They work out great deals and pricing structures on their mega level buying power which they turn around and pass those programs for us dealer to take advantage of pricing power of industry giants. So BIG thanks to GPM Empire LLC management to allow us the dealer to be part of your business family and special thanks to good friend of mine TED ROCCAGLI because Preferred Vendor Program would not have existed if it wasn’t for TED. Our company and I love TED because he is a great person and have saved us a lot of money through these programs. Once again, it’s been truly an honor, privilege, and fun to work with a great company like GPM Empire.
Reyan Khanji
Owner of Midwest Fuels
Thank you for inviting me to the training class yesterday. I think the class was very beneficial! There was a lot of knowledge that I gained throughout the presentation. An idea that really got me thinking about was the "Thanks For Tanks." It's a great idea! Another advantage throughout the presentation was how to calculate specific costs. I would recommend this presentation for business owners all over, who have set goals for their business.
Scott Wolford
Graden Market
We have been very pleased with Ted Roccagli and his PVP Vendor programs! Once Ted got involved, we received Rapid Xpress propane and Hunt Brothers pizza fast! We believe without Ted; we would still be waiting on execution. Thanks to the GPM Empire LLC Vendor programs we got up and running in short order and much faster than expected. Thank you to Ted Roccagli for all this help and that of Rod Pierce, TM, and RM Chris Manker!
Raj Chandat
President & CEO of Rama Tika Management
Ted has worked with us dating back to the year 2008. Ted has supported our growth of six locations and all the Grand Openings and PVP value programs. Ted is always available to us. The PVP programs have made our business more successful and profitable. We are always grateful to Ted and have grown from one to six stores. We are also very grateful to Mr. Dan Kimmel, VP, for his hands on approach and always there for us. Like I say, people make the brand, and the brand makes the business successful, and the successful business makes for a log term mutual rewarding relationship, with the Brand, GPM Empire LLC and the Vendors and Customers! Thank you, Ted Roccagli & Dan Kimmel.
Thayer Assaf
PC 5471
Ted, I received the following testimonial from my dealer Thayer Assaf from PC 5471, and I would like for it to be considered for our upcoming newsletter: “ I have been a customer for about 20 years (since buyout etc.), I have to admit it was not fun for the first 10 or so years, challenging times and a challenging company to be a part of, however for the last 10 or so years GPM Empire bought the company and brought on Ramy Wahby as a Sales Rep, the minute he walked into my station he made me feel special, like a customer should, I could call him at anytime of the day or night and always get an answer and results, I was so pleased that I decided to renew my contract with GPM, I was and still happy to do it As time went on and after getting to know him he made me feel like family, then I got to learn about the PVP program they offer and I loved it, all the options available and the work they do for us as customers goes above and beyond anything I could have imagined a company would, Ted is the main reason for that success
Marah & Farah Karana
Commerce Market, Commerce Township, Michigan
Working with GPM Empire LLC, for this project was without a doubt one of our best decisions when it came to getting this project off the ground and making our visions for our store become a reality. We received extensive support from GPM- Specifically from Ted Roccagli and Mike Dove. Ted Roccagli, Director of Preferred Partnerships at GPM was a pleasure to work with. He constantly answered calls and helped get us connected with 22 Empire Vendors. Mike Dove, Sr. Vice President of Operations and Sales at GPM played in instrumental part in helping us with our canopy as well as our price sign. GPM helped us in improving our small mom and pop shop into a beautiful market. We have seen a tremendous increase in merchandise and gas sales, and we are proud to say that a big part in helping us reach the point we are at today is accredited to GPM Empire.
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Vendor Testimonals
Jordan Lewis
DPN Division Leader - Retail, Savemore
This is our second year of participation in the GPM Empire PVP Sponsorship program and it has been a wonderful partnership. Working alongside Ted Roccagli and the leadership team at Empire has been a pleasure and lead to a lot of new members for us here at SaveMore. The territory manager team we work with are experts in their field and thus bring the additional value of PVP sponsors right to the door of their retailers with warm introductions. Looking forward to many more years of partnership!
Luke Weir
Marketing Director, USG Co-op | CMA
Working with GPM Empire llc and Ted Roccagli has proven to be extremely beneficial in helping CMA grow. From the outset, their dedication to our success has been unwavering. Ted’s guidance and support have been instrumental in navigating the complexities of the convenience industry. GPM empire sets themselves apart by hosting outstanding events that provide immense value every time. These events prove to be outstanding networking opportunities. I am truly grateful for the partnership with GPM empire and Ted’s commitment to our success.
Source
Fueling Equipment Solutions
Source North America has been involved with the GPM Empire Preferred Vendor Program since the start. As a valued partner, we are able to not only provide fuel sites with the proper equipment, but we are able to work with dealers at regional events throughout the year to educate them on the latest product offerings and specials. We are extremely proud of our ongoing association with GPM Empire, and we look forward to building and strengthening a mutually productive long-term relationship.
Rob Otersen
Sales, SPATCO
Being a Platinum Sponsor was a great decision & investment for SPATCO Energy Solutions. The folks at GPM-Empire are great to work with and their focus on customer service mirrors ours. Ted Roccagli, who manages the Preferred Vendor Partner program, is an industry veteran with laser focus on building and strengthening win-win relationships. Add in the fact that our footprints align and that makes for a very successful strategic partnership. We need more partners like GPM-Empire!
Tony Rubino
Proforma Marketplace
I extend my gratitude to Mr. Ted Roccagli for granting me the opportunity to collaborate with Empire, a truly exceptional company. Working alongside Ted, Cynthia Rodriguez, Matt Asman, and the entire team at the operations center has been a pleasure. I value the partnerships formed with various vendors within this network and eagerly anticipate cultivating an enduring relationship with the entire group. It has been an absolute pleasure to do business with Empire.
Nancy Szczudlik
Midax
Working with GPM/Empire LLC is a pleasure. Personally, I was new to this industry, and GPM Empire worked with me, as a supplier, to make sure that I fit right in. I like their Preferred Vendor Program because it continues to evolve based on the vendor input, which means that every year it gets better and better. The events are well attended by the dealers and Ted Roccagli, as the Preferred Vendor Program Manager, has continuous open conversations on how we can work together to make the year successful. Their passion for helping their customers and vendors is second to none.
Julie Phillips
National Accounts Manager, Krispy Krunchy Foods
Our partnership with GPM Empire LLC has been nothing short of transformative. From day one, Ted Roccagli and team exhibited unparalleled professionalism and dedication to our shared goals. Their innovative solutions and strategic insights have not only streamlined our operations but also propelled our growth trajectory to new heights. The collaborative spirit and open communication fostered by Empire have truly made them an invaluable partner. We look forward to continuing this fruitful relationship and achieving even greater success together, because “together we win."
Tom Goodman
Director, Strategic Accounts
We've consistently been impressed by the quality of the GPM Empire dealer meetings. They provide valuable opportunities to connect directly with the dealer community, engage with the GPM Empire team including leadership, and network with other industry professionals. In terms of our relationship, we particularly appreciate the organization and responsiveness of Ted Roccagli and the Empire Ops Team. Their dedication ensures we have a successful partnership. It's a pleasure working with a partner who consistently goes the extra mile.
Michael Ward
Strategic Account Manager , JF Petroleum Group
The JF Petroleum Group values our partnership with GPM Empire LLC and its exceptional team. We have a longstanding history of collaboration, working together to deliver solutions to GPM Empire and its dealer network nationwide. In my role, I've had the privilege of serving GPM Empire's teams in various markets and building close relationships along the way. Attending your dealer events has allowed us to directly connect with your customers and address their specific needs. Together, we're committed to providing top-tier service to dealers across the United States.
Mackenzie Merz
Senior Manager, Regional Accounts, Wayne Fueling Systems, LLC
I have had the pleasure of participating in GPME’s dealer events over the course of the past 3 years. GPME runs a very streamlined tradeshow for their customers. I had the opportunity to speak multiple times on our product line in front of their whole customer base. GPME really values their customers and vendors and makes a concerted effort to generate networking opportunities in their market. Ted Roccagli, Cynthia Rodriguez, and Haley Headrick stay in constant communication with the vendors, allowing for full transparency of the events. It has been extremely helpful when going to multiple locations in an area that may be unknown to the vendors. They truly value our contributions to the dealer events and allow the vendors to highlight their lines across multiple venues. We truly value the relationship with GPME and look forward to the events to come!